The White Plant That Defies Plant Logic
Have you ever heard of the Monotropa uniflora? It’s also known as the ghost plant. Why Are Plants Colored inContinue Reading
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Time to Look for Bargains
Many garden centers and nurseries offer significant deals in the fall, especially on plants that they would have to overwinter.Continue Reading
Of Lawns and Neighbors
Every time we publish an article here on the subject of lawns, there’s an outcry. On the one hand, thereContinue Reading
What’s Happening to My Tomatoes?
I’m officially declaring that the summer of 2023 in Quebec is a load of… manure! Nice, big, smelly, still-warm manure.Continue Reading
Can You Use Dehumidifier/Air Conditioner Water on Plants?
If you use a dehumidifier (a common practice in basements worldwide and on all floors of houses in truly humidContinue Reading
Flowers That See the World Upside Down
I once read a comment advising you to cut off the unsightly flowering stems of hostas, as their flowers areContinue Reading
Yellow Patches in Your Lawn?
It’s normal for lawns to turn yellow during a drought, but if your grass is turning yellow in patches inContinue Reading
Victoria Day or Gardening Day?
Ah, the Victoria Day long weekend, or as we call it here in Quebec, National Patriots’ Day! (No politics here,Continue Reading
7 Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening
No matter how often we commit to eating healthy, it can be a real challenge. Whether it’s getting up earlyContinue Reading
Pruning Shrubs Is Rarely Necessary
Strangely enough, when someone buys a shrub, his first question is often: “When do I prune it? ” But that’s notContinue Reading